Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $3,390
Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Silver Cloud
Silversea
Silver Cloud
- Cruises
- 21
- From
- $10,250
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Silver Cloud is a small Silversea ship carrying 254 passengers, in service since 1994.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Silver Cloud for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,390 (vs $10,250).
Choose Silver Cloud if you want better-rated dining, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Paul Gauguin for dining (10.0 vs 7.6) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 1.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Silver Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1994 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 19,200 | 16,800 |
| Passengers | 332 | 254 |
| Crew | 215 | 222 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 | 66.1 (better) |
| Decks | 7 | 9 |
| Length | 513 ft | 514 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 71 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 21 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 29 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–20 nights | 9–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,390 (better) | $10,250 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Paul Gauguin leads on 2 of the ten, Silver Cloud on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
Sailing the fantasy-like islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin Cruises' flagship the Paul Gauguin is just about as dreamy as a cruise gets. The ambience is casual chic and oh so French from morning croissants to the gourmet-style cuisine at night.
Highlights
- 5-star-plus, luxury cruise ship sailing around Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific
- Unsurpassed service and attention to detail amid elegant, relaxing surroundings
- All-inclusive pricing: select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
- A choice of three dining venues
Sailing now
19 cruises on sale, from $3,390.
Silversea
Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud debuted as Silversea's first ship back in 1994. But the ship received a $40 million makeover in 2017 and a relaunch as an expedition ship.
Highlights
- Gaming in the onboard casino
- Relaxing spa services at the Spa at Silversea
- Enjoying a book in the library
- Swimming in the temperature-controlled pool
Sailing now
21 cruises on sale, from $10,250.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Silver Cloud?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Silver Cloud?
Paul Gauguin is bigger at 19,200 gross tons, against 16,800 gross tons for Silver Cloud. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Silver Cloud carries 254.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Silver Cloud?
Paul Gauguin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1994 for Silver Cloud.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Cloud, with 66.1 gross tons per passenger against 57.8 on Paul Gauguin. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Cloud, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Paul Gauguin.
Which is better for families?
Paul Gauguin scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Silver Cloud.
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